Best Schools in Holt County, NE
Holt County, NE has 23 public schools (9 high, 1 middle, 12 elementary) serving 3,122 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Holt County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Holt County, NE
The top high schools in Holt County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burwell Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burwell Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 133 Students
2. Chambers High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambers Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 43 Students
3. Verdigre High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Verdigre Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 66 Students
4. O'neill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
O'neill Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 353 Students
5. West Holt High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Holt Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 215 Students
6. Summerland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summerland Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 193 Students
7. Stuart High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stuart Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 87 Students
8. Boyd County High School (spencer)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
9. Wheeler Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheeler Central Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 44 Students
Best Middle Schools in Holt County, NE
The top middle schools in Holt County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boyd County Middle School (spencer)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 105 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Holt County, NE
The top elementary schools in Holt County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Atkinson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Holt Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 205 Students
2. Boyd County Elementary (butte)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 86 Students
3. Verdigre Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Verdigre Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 81 Students
4. Summerland Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summerland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 244 Students
5. Boyd County Elementary (lynch)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 47 Students
6. Chambers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambers Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 76 Students
7. Burwell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burwell Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 160 Students
8. O'neill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
O'neill Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 476 Students
9. Stuart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stuart Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 113 Students
10. Wheeler Central Elementary #45
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheeler Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 83 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Holt County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Holt County, NE has a total population of 10,127 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Holt County, NE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Holt County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Holt County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Holt County, NE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Holt County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Holt County, NE
How many schools are in Holt County, NE?
Holt County, NE has 23 public schools: 9 high schools, 1 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 3,122 students in total.
How do schools in Holt County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Holt County score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Holt County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Holt County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
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- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 50%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Holt County
3 places in Holt County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- West Holt Public Schools (3 schools)